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Kia is Suing a Former Dealer for Shady Business Practices and Misrepresenting Sales

The Truth About Cars

Dan O’Brien auto group used to operate three Kia stores in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, but the automaker isn’t happy with how things ended. In early May, it filed a lawsuit against the dealer , claiming racketeering, fraud, and stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in incentives.

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Kia sets new EV sales record in the US

Electric Cars Report

Kia America achieved both its best-ever October sales, with 68,908 units sold, and best-ever October dealer sales. These records were driven by impressive growth and standout performances across its lineup of electrified vehicles and SUVs.

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Kia is slowing EV9 output in the US despite a hot sales start: Here’s why

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Kia is hitting the brakes on production of its first three-row electric SUV in the US. Despite the EV9’s successful debut, new concerns about the EV tax credit are reportedly causing Kia to scale back — at least for now. Kia sold over 69,900 vehicles last month, up 16% from the previous record in October 2023.

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Kia Motors to launch 7 new BEVs by 2027; BEVs to account for 25% of Kia global vehicle sales by 2029

Green Car Congress

Kia Motors Corporation previewed its global electric vehicle (EV) business strategy; the brand will launch seven new dedicated BEVs by 2027 across several vehicle segments. Kia also released an early sketch of several of the brand’s future dedicated Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). —Ho Sung Song.

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Kia attacks EV pricing! Great news for EV3 and EV4, but Niro EV future in doubt

EV Central

Razor-edged pricing for Kia’s electric EV5 medium SUV will continue with the incoming EV3 and EV4 , but the policy could also end the Kia Niro electric vehicle’s time in Australia. Kia arrived at the price, which is permanent, only after both it and its dealers agreed to cut profit margins to the bone.

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Ford to Roll Back Model e Dealer Program

The Truth About Cars

Ford wants to sell more EVs, but its Model e dealer program hasn’t been the success it hoped for. The automaker is now taking a step back from the requirements it created for the program, enabling all Ford dealers to sell electric models. Ford saw improving EV sales in May, with a 65 percent increase.

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Kia is paying dealers to sell EVs – that could mean deals for buyers

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Photo: Kia Kia is paying its dealers up to $1,500 in flat payments for each EV sold in April, so buyers, there may be good prices to be had. Through April 30 , the Kia April 2024 Dealer Flat Cash Program will pay dealers $1,500 for every EV6 GT sold and $1,000 for every 2023 Kia EV6 sold.

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